Arrow and Branch announces New Tasting Experiences

August 16, 2018 by evebushman Leave a Comment

NAPA, Calif. (PRWEB) – Arrow&Branch announces three new tasting experiences offered exclusively at the Wheeler Farms Winery in St. Helena

These three new experiences, detailed below, are exclusively offered at one of Napa’s newest state-of-the-art wineries, Wheeler Farms. Included in the experiences are: a complete tour of the grounds, winery, and winemaking facility as well as an opportunity to visit the properties chickens, bees, orchard, and bountiful planters that are filled with seasonal vegetables and herbs.

The newest additions to the Arrow&Branch tasting experiences at Wheeler Farms will now feature small bites made by the winery’s chef included in the fee. These pairings will complement each wine experience and feature produce grown right on the property. Current seasonal dishes include a Mushroom Duxelle, Parmesan Crisps, Salted Organic Almonds, Cheddar Biscuits drizzled with local honey, and Gougeres.

Current Release Experience

The first of our three experiences allows one to taste through our four newest released wines: the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon “Black Label,” 2014 Red Wine “Right Bank Blend,” and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard.”

Beckstoffer “Dr. Crane Vineyard” Experience

Our second experience allows for an in depth vertical tasting of wine from one of Napa Valley’s more esteemed and historical vineyards. Often referred to as the La Mission Haut Brion of Napa, this vineyard was originally planted in 1858 and consists of gravelly Cortina and Bale loam soils. The vineyard’s climate is known as one of the warmest in Napa Valley which produces a beautiful, dark, luscious fruit flavor profile.

Each taster will experience Arrow&Branch 2012, 2013, and 2014 wines coming exclusively from the Beckstoffer “Dr. Crane Vineyard”

“Right Bank” Experience

This experience offers an opportunity to enjoy a vertical tasting of Arrow&Branch’s flagship wines. The primary grape source is from our meticulously farmed Cabernet Franc Estate Vineyard in Coombsville. The unique microclimate is unlike any other in the Napa Valley; where the morning fog burns off quickly but cool breezes sweep through the vineyard on summer afternoons. This allows the grapes more time to ripen and encourages flavor and character development in the grapes. The wine is then blended with Merlot from the Stagecoach Vineyard which also provides a unique flavor profile thanks to its elevation and red, volcanic soil. The fruit is described as ripe, bold, and extremely concentrated which make it perfect for ultra-premium wines. The two unique grape sources create a “Right Bank” Cheval style wine.

Each taster will experience Arrow&Branch “Right Bank Blend” 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 wines.

This is a great opportunity to taste the wines of Arrow&Branch at its home in St. Helena. Tasting fees for each experience are $125/person. For more information or to book a tour, visit our website http://www.arrowandbranch.com or contact Holly Horton – Director of Hospitality at 925-519-1214 / wine(at)arrowandbranch(dot)com

More than 300 Wine Labels Now Approved to Wear Coombsville AVA

December 31, 2015 by evebushman Leave a Comment

Napa Valleys Newest Sub-AVA Gains Quick Support According to Federal Records

(Napa, Calif) If an AVAs presence on wine labels is any indication (and it is), winemakers and wineries have fully embraced the new Coombsville growing region in southern Napa Valley. Since its approval as the newest Napa Valley sub-AVA in December 2011, 300 wine labels have won Federal approval to use Coombsville as their appellation of origin, according to Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) records.

Located in the, cooler, southeast part of the Napa Valley, adjacent to the town of Napa, Coombsville has long been the silent source of grapes for some of Napa Valleys most quality conscious wineries. Since the region was granted AVA status, however, vintners inside and outside of the Coombsville region have begun touting Coombsville on their labels at an impressive pace.

In Napa Valley its a marketing and branding question as to whether to put a sub-AVA like Coombsville, Oakville or Stags Leap District on your label since its not required, noted Coombsville Vintners and Growers President Jimmy Kawalek. The fact that so many wineries have chosen to use Coombsville on their labels as the official sub-AVA so soon after Federal approval is an endorsement of the region and is a good indication they believe Coombsville communicates quality.

Coombsville On A Wine Label Means Quality

All wine labels, imported or domestic, must apply for and obtain approval from the federal government before being placed on the bottle. Among the many pieces of information that must be included in an application to use a label is the appellation (or AVA) of record. The AVA identified on the application and the label indicates where at least 85% of the grapes used to make the wine were grown.

Weve been waiting years to taut Coombsville on Silverado Vineyards labels having long farmed in the region and witnessed the remarkable quality of fruit the region yields, said Russ Weis, General Manager of Silverado Vineyards. Its no surprise to us and others with intimate familiarity with Coombsville that vintners would have fully embraced the opportunity to put Coombsville on their labels. It means quality.

The Coombsville AVA encompasses 11,075 acres, 1,400 of which are planted to grapes. Members of the Coombsville Vintners and Growers association represent wineries and growers located within the AVA, as well as wineries outside the AVA, who use Coombsville-grown grapes in their winemaking. For more information see www.coombsvillenapa.org.